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Bon Appetit

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Washington, DC · On-site

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Catering Operations Manager

Catering Operations Manager

Bon Appetit

Washington, DC • On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Bon Appétit Management Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 64 rated caterers

Job description

Position Title: Catering Operations Manager

Salary:  $50,000 to $65,000

Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

The Catering Operations Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for catering and events in the club, offices, and residences. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.  

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Oversees all operations for catering, deliveries, pantry stocking, and service for all offices and residences

·       Carries out FOH & BOH administrative tasks such as payroll, invoicing, scheduling, inventory, ordering

·       Spearheads administrative operations for events in the club

·       Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have successful and appropriate events and meals within the client’s budget

·       Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs

·       Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff

·       Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team

·       Plans staff, and schedules for meals, events, stocking, deliveries.

·       Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records

·       Serves as liaison and coordinator between Commissary and the operation.

·       Assesses BEO requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered

·       Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards

·       Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment

Preferred Qualifications: 

·       Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience

·       Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role

·       Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

·       Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, teammates, senior management, and Commissary team.

·       Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands

·       Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting

·       Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment

·       Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals

·       Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development

·       3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in a catering environment)

·       The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

·       Specific experience with Cater Xpert, Microsoft Excel, Tripleseat, Compass OMS.

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1525899

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